Hailey
residents cherish their rural lifestyle and scenic vistas, but the area
also hosts a variety of small businesses,
which provide significant employment and services to its citizens. Its
largest employers are Power Engineers, Blaine County School District,
Wood River Medical Center, and the City of Hailey.

Agri-businesses such
as lumber and wood products, beef cattle, nursery/greenhouses and horse
farms also contribute to the economy. Tourism, from the area's national
parks and ski resorts, is also one of the largest
industries in the Hailey area.